Ocotillo, Arizona
Population: 507
Located in Maricopa County
Ocotillo was designed to create the highest quality of lifestyle possible. Ocotillo is a community where people can enjoy an attractive living and working environment. Development of Ocotillo began in April, 1985, with continued growth still developing. Unlike other master plans which are residential in nature with supporting commercial use, Ocotillo includes land for a large employment base, supporting commercial and office sites, and abundance of recreational amenities and a full range of residential neighborhoods. The most notable feature of Ocotillo is its water. Meandering throughout the community are 138 acres of lakes. Received from the nearby City of Chandler Waste water Treatment Plant, this reclaimed water represents economic, environmental and recreational advantages to Ocotillo residents who can take advantage of the aesthetic beauty and oasis like atmosphere that the many features offer. Please see our article on The Effluent Lake System at Ocotillo for more detailed information. The Ocotillo Community AssociationThe Ocotillo Homeowners Association currently has 2,183 residential memberships, 39 Developer memberships, and 224 builder memberships. Growth from new housing construction has increased dramatically over the last year with projected future build-out of approximately 2,500 memberships projected. The largest project currently under development is Ocotillo Lakes, a sub-association of the Ocotillo Community Association consisting of residential, multi-family and commercial sites. The Effluent Lake System at Ocotillo One of the most remarkable features of both the Ocotillo Golf Course and the Ocotillo Community Association is the lake system. This lake system, which is comprised of 139 acres of interconnected lakes and water features, exclusively uses reclaimed and reprocessed City of Chandler wastewater, better known as effluent. The developer of the Ocotillo lakes takes great pride in that both the golf course and the Community Association, through a series of dedicated pumps and mainlines, use the effluent water from these lakes for irrigation of the lush grass, plants and trees that Ocotillo residents and golfers from all over the world have enjoyed since Ocotillo's inception in 1986. Consequently, Arizona's precious groundwater is being preserved. The Ocotillo lakes are balanced biologically, through the use of specific breeds of fish, such as tilapia, grass carp (white amur), smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegills, and goldfish. These fish are self-sustaining and require little to no outside assistance. The only fish that require regular stocking is the grass carp. Due to their rapid reproductive rate, the State requires that this type of fish be genetically altered so as not to overwhelm the lake and canal systems with their capacity for over breeding. All other fish thrive on the grass and plant materials that are found in any freshwater lake. Tilapia, normally an aggressive breeder, tend to die off in colder weather, usually when the ambient lake temperature drops below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This typically occurs from mid-December through February. These fish keep the lakes free of debris and are an excellent food source for all manner of aquatic fowl, from the small black coot to the large blue heron. In addition, Ocotillo also enjoys ducks, geese, sandpipers, tern and an occasional pelican. The Ocotillo Community Association continually monitors the lakes, common areas, and more than 17 miles of shoreline as well as maintains the sophisticated pumping system which is used to supply effluent to the common areas and the individual residences at Ocotillo. The Ocotillo Community Association contracts the management of the Association, including the maintenance of the lake system, to Aquatic Dynamics. The golf course is privately owned and maintained. The golf course is a proud member of the PGA sanctioned Audubon Society of New York. The Golf CourseThe Ocotillo Golf Club, designed by Ted Robinson, has a layout of 27 waterscaped and picturesque golf holes, containing more water hazards than any other course in the state. It uses reclaimed water for watering and irrigation, receiving high praise from Conservationists. This course was honored recently by Golf Digest as one of only 4 courses in Arizona to achieve a four star rating for "Places to Play". Most players claim it is one of the best maintained and manicured courses they have ever played anywhere. Ocotillo Golf Club is a privately owned golf course that is open to the public, and extends to the residents of Ocotillo privileges not available to the general public. The Golf Course offers Ocotillo Residents a 15% discount on tee times and occasionally other specials in The Grille and the Pro Shop. Please call 917-6660 for current specials and discounts.
Find homes for sale in Ocotillo Arizona
|
